Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Skeldergate Bridge
- A New University
- Clifford's Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Viking Male Grooming
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Boot
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bootham School
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- St William's Shrine
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'